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Volkswagen Golf MOT Results

Registered in 2009
66.0% pass rate
from 50,994 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Golf is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension (4.8% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Springs (13% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Coil springs (13% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Coil spring (13% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0059% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (40% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Linkage ball joints (31% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint (31% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (43% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Anti-roll bar (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms (46% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Pins and bushes (57% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers (16% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Wheel bearings (23% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component (37% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.080% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (69% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Macpherson strut (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Macpherson strut (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0098% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0020% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.039% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0098% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0078% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0020% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.029% fail on Sub-frames (92% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame (94% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0078% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0039% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0020% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0020% fail on Axles
      • 0.0020% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0020% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0020% fail on Suspension unit
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (11% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (7.7% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (45% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators (36% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type (36% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Side repeaters (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Individual direction indicators (47% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on All direction indicators (67% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0039% fail on Switch (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (37% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (39% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0059% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0039% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0020% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (60% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (84% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Switch
    • 0.84% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (57% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Reversing lamps (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Reversing lamps (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamp switch (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment (35% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.098% fail on Horn (50% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.012% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.13% fail on Rear reflectors (72% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.080% fail on Position lamp (35% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.0039% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0039% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0020% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 7.6% fail on Brakes (13% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Brake performance (9.6% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance (12% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance (24% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0078% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (18% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (15% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0078% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0039% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (95% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Parking brake performance (27% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt (27% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.53% fail on Parking brake performance (31% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.078% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0098% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0078% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0098% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0078% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0020% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.35% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (42% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp) (42% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance (43% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake performance (36% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0098% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0098% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0020% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested (33% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (7.6% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (25% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads (25% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.97% fail on Brake discs and drums (16% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Brake discs (15% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.067% fail on Cable
        • 0.022% fail on Lever
        • 0.0078% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0020% fail on Pivot
    • 0.95% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Anti-lock braking system (26% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Electronic stability control (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (73% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Hand lever (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Pedal (68% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Parking brake control (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Lever (77% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.051% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0078% fail on Servos
      • 0.0059% fail on Valves
      • 0.0039% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0039% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.073% fail on Flexible brake hoses (43% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0059% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0020% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.0020% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0020% fail on Valves
    • 0.0020% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0020% fail on Other components
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.1% fail on Condition (6.9% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type (39% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility (33% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (40% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (39% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Bonnet (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.094% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.094% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.016% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (17% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission
      • 2.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.9% fail on Joints
        • 0.012% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.071% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.071% fail on Joints
      • 0.0039% fail on Halfshafts (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (36% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Doors
      • 0.15% fail on Other passenger's door (44% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition (46% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0020% fail on Catch
      • 0.069% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.065% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0039% fail on Catch
      • 0.057% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.053% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0020% fail on Catch
        • 0.0020% fail on Hinge
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.086% fail on Other body component
      • 0.024% fail on Panel
      • 0.0020% fail on Body condition
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.088% fail on Fuel system (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (46% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0078% fail on System
      • 0.0059% fail on Pipe (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Tank (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Hose
    • 0.075% fail on Undertray (89% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Integral vehicle structure (44% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.022% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.020% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0020% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.016% fail on Chassis (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Chassis condition (64% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Engine mounting condition (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Bracket
    • 0.012% fail on Seats (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0098% fail on Passenger's seat (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0020% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0098% fail on Load security
      • 0.0059% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0039% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.0020% fail on Dropside
        • 0.0020% fail on Dropside condition
      • 0.0020% fail on Access panel
    • 0.0039% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0020% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.0020% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0020% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0020% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0020% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (14% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (13% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (31% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.70% fail on Catalyst emissions (48% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested (48% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0098% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0078% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0020% fail on NOx sensor
      • 1.8% fail on Compression ignition (21% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (40% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.027% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (50% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0098% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.0078% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0039% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0020% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.022% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0039% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.10% fail on Noise suppression (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Sound deadening material (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Undertray
    • 0.094% fail on Fluid leaks (66% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Engine oil leaks (66% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0078% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0059% fail on Other leaks (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0020% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.98% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.58% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Seat belts (18% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Condition (24% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0078% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0039% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0020% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.020% fail on Airbags
      • 0.016% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0039% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.39% fail on Attachment
    • 0.082% fail on Condition (37% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0039% fail on Hubs
  • 0.44% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Steering linkage components (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint (38% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0078% fail on Drag link end (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0059% fail on Other components
        • 0.0059% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0039% fail on Locking devices (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Electronic power steering (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Steering gear (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Steering rack (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0020% fail on Operation
    • 0.012% fail on Steering play (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Steering rack (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0098% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0059% fail on Power steering (94% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Operation (86% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0020% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0020% fail on Steering column
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0020% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.0039% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0039% fail on Doors
      • 0.0039% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.0039% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0039% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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